Domain Name Wire Podcast
New domain battles and sales – DNW Podcast #532
Apr 28, 2025
Dive into the latest buzz in the domain industry! Discover why Verisign's stock surged recently and the drama surrounding a registrant backing out of a deal. Unpack the intricate legal landscape with a focus on high-profile court cases, including the contentious battle over 420.com. Explore groundbreaking tools enhancing domain customization and the rise of reverse domain name hijacking. Also, get insights into premium domain sales and cutting-edge AI appraisal tools shaping market trends.
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Quick takeaways
- Verisign's stock surged following a positive earnings report and the introduction of a quarterly dividend for shareholders.
- The legal disputes surrounding domain transactions emphasize the complexities and risks involved in buying and selling domain names.
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Verisign's Earnings and Changes
Verisign reported its first quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a sequential growth in the domain base, adding approximately 780,000 more domains in the .com and .net categories. Despite this positive trend, there remains a year-over-year decline of 1.5% in the total domains, attributed partly to price increases of 7% and 10% for .com and .net respectively. In a strategic shift, Verisign announced a quarterly dividend for the first time since 2011, alongside its ongoing stock buybacks, highlighting a new approach to returning capital to shareholders. As the company embarks on this change, it emphasizes the need for growth in its domain base, since automatic price increases are not applicable for 2025 and 2026.
